Ascension Osteria in Auckland Menu

ANTIPASTI PANE ANTIPASTI PANE
  • (the Italian way to start your meal)
  • Pane Alla Pizzaiola $7.50
    • garlic pizza bread (v)
  • Olive e feta marinate $10.50
    • marinated feta and olives (v)
  • Pane con pepperoncino $7.50
    • chili pizza bread (v)
  • Bruschetta $13.50
    • with daily toppings ask for today’s selection
  • Pane al formaggio $8.50
    • cheese pizza bread (v)
  • Pane pizza $9.50
    • pizza bread served with olive oil and balsamic (v)
COLD AND HOT APPETISERS COLD AND HOT APPETISERS
  • Caprese Mosaic $25.50
    • Tomato, boconccini, basil and herb oil (g.f) (v)
  • Prosciutto Crudo $26.50
    • Parma ham, melon, rocket leaves, cracked pepper, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil (g.f)
  • Affettato $25.50
    • Platter with mixed Italian dry cured meat, artisan salami with olives, gherkins, mustard and home-made bread (g.f available on request)
  • Epicurean Platter for 2 $75.00
    • Selection of dry cured meat, salamis, cheese, olives, pickles, mustard, relishes, wood-roasted peppers, gherkins, olive oil and home-made bread (g.f available on request, vegetarian on request)
  • Calamari Croccanti $21.50
    • Crispy calamari, lemon wedges, Italian parsley, paprika aioli and lemon zest (g.f)
  • Fegatini al Marsala $21.50
    • Pan-fried chicken livers in sweet Marsala sauce with crispy potato pave, mushrooms, bacon, shallots and mixed green leaves (g.f)
  • Fried Cheese Balls $15.50
    • The combination of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, feta and fontina cheese, breadcrumbed and fried. Served on a bed of arugula accompanied by romesco sauce (v)
CONTORNI AND SIDE SALADS CONTORNI AND SIDE SALADS
  • Verdure di Stagione $9.50
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables with roasted hazelnut, lemon and olive oil (v)
  • Palatine fritter $7.50
    • bowl of fries
  • Caesar salad $22.50
    • Caesar salad with bacon, egg, anchovies, croutons and cos parmesan Option with chicken available
  • Garden salad $12.50
    • Daily fresh salads and vegetables from our garden dressed with raspberry vinegar and extra virgin olive oil (v)
  • Kumara fries $7.50
    • bowl of kumara fries
PASTA MAINS PASTA MAINS
  • Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare $29.50
    • Spaghetti with selected mixed seafood, olive oil, Italian parsley and garlic in Napolitano sauce
  • Gnocchi di Casa $28.50
    • Made daily by our chefs with primavera sauce, feta, baby spinach, broad beans, peas, pesto and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and Italian herbs (v)
  • Tagliatelle Pomodoro $28.50
    • Shallots, extra garlic, combination of tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, Napolitano sauce and Grana Padano and parsley (v)
MAINS MAINS
  • Pancia di Maiale $41.50
    • Twice cooked pork belly, prawn, with romesco sauce, baby grilled capsicum, baby leek, fennel, potato, jus (g.f on request)
  • Filetto di Manzo $44.50
    • Charred beef fillet, bone marrow, aubergine paste, potato gratin, zucchini, baby onions, jus (g.f)
  • Pancia di Agnello $42.50
    • Crispy lamb belly with carrot puree, roasted baby heirloom carrots, peas, broad beans brocollini, baby onion and lamb jus (g.f)
  • Pesce del Mercato $41.50
    • Pan-fried market fish, potato, and silver beet crush, mixed seafood in aromatic “broth” all’ aqua pizza (g.f)
  • Duo di Anatra $44.50
    • Pan roasted duck breast and crumbed duck leg meat, orange jelly, orange segments, endive, radish, polenta and duck orange jus (g.f on request)
PIZZERIA-GOURMET PIZZAS PIZZERIA-GOURMET PIZZAS
  • (All pizzas served with rocket, oregano and shaved Grana Padano)
  • Margherita $26.50
    • Mozzarella, tomato, olive oil and fresh basil (v)
  • Napoletana $26.50
    • Tomato, roasted onion, capers, anchovies, garlic, and mozzarella
  • Pepperoni $26.50
    • Spicy salami, tomato, capsicum, chili, mozzarella
  • Della Casa $28.50
    • Chicken, tomato, mushrooms, and mozzarella
  • Quatro Stagione $28.50
    • Tomato, artichokes, mozzarella, mushrooms, salami, and bacon
  • Capricciosa $28.50
    • Prosciutto, mushrooms, tomato, artichokes, olives and mozzarella
  • Marinara $29.50
    • Tomato, mixed seafood, basil, garlic, and mozzarella
  • 6 Course Degustation Menu $149.00
    • 1st Caprese, 2nd Cheese Balls, 3rd Duo de anatta (Duck), 4th Pancia di Maiale (Pork),5th Sorbet, 6th Degustation of Chocolate. The description is for one person only. Per Person
  • 6 Course Degustation with matching wines $189.00
    • 1st Caprese with the Druid Chardonnay 2nd Cheese Balls with the Bellerose Rose,3rd Duck with the 12 Apostles Malbec, 4th Pork with the Bell Ringer Pinotage, 5th Sorbet (palate cleanser), 6th Degustation of Chocolate with the Rogue Flora The description is for one person only Per Person

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Whole Chicken Combo $22.20
  • Calamari Ring $0.90
  • -Large $7.00
  • - Combo $9.50
  • Hawaiian Burger
  • Family Meal 4 $29.50
    • 4 hamburgers, 4 sausages, 4 fish pieces, 1 x $4 chips
  • Family Meal 2 $29.00
    • 4 fish pieces, 4 crab sticks, 4 hot dogs, 4 potato fritters, 1 x $4 chips
  • Family Meal 7 $50.00
    • 2 whole chickens, 4 fish pieces, 4 potato fritters, 1 large salad, 1 x $5 chips
  • Steamed chicken on rice $11.99
  • Chicken burger combo $10.99
    • Burger chips and drink
  • Fried chicken on rice $11.99
  • Small combo $5.99
    • One fish with chips
  • Large combo $29.99
    • Eight fishes with chips
  • Deluxe combo $56.99
    • Fifteen fishes with chips
  • Penang koay teow soup $10.99
  • Penang curry laksa $10.99
  • Triple stacked toasted sandwiches with tasty fillings and crispy salad
  • Bacon & egg burger $5.50
  • Chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $7.50
  • Bacon & mushroom or avocado $5.00
  • Vege cheese burger $5.00
  • Bacon & banana $4.80
  • Chicken & cranberry $6.50
  • With chocolate sauce
  • Popadom $2.50
    • 3 pieces
  • Ask staff for dietary requirements
  • Namaste chicken salad $13.00
    • Boneless tandoori chicken pieces and mixed green leaves dressed with honey mustard , fresh tomatoes, cucumber, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese
  • Plain rice $2.50
  • Madras
    • Chicken/beef/lamb prepared with exotic spices and coconut milk in a tomato gravy. A famous curry from south india's coastal region
  • Ask for mild/medium/hot/indian hot
  • Beef $10.99
  • Chilli chicken
    • Pieces of chicken cooked with onion, capsicum and green chillies in soya sauce
  • POTATO FRITTER $1.50
  • For 4 $27.50
  • HAMBURGER $5.00
  • WON TONS 70¢
  • B & E $7.40
  • SEADOG $5.60
    • Crabstick, cheese, onion
  • SAUSAGE $1.60
  • For 3 $21.50
  • Eye fillet $35.90
  • V-grill seafood platter $33.90
    • Fresh half shell oysters, steamed mussels, seared scallops and prawns, lightly battered tarakihi, salt & pepper squid
  • Scallops bacon skewers $16.90
    • Scallops wrapped with bacon, served with grilled cheese, hollandaise and petite salad
  • The V grill's famous spiced crusted sirloin $33.90
    • A 250g sirloin steak with peanut, honey and chilli crust, served with potato mash, wilted spinach, crispy bacon and red wine jus
  • Chicken salad $16.90
    • Grilled chicken strips with avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, house salad and crispy noodles
  • Garlic bread $10.90
    • Toasted focaccia with garlic butter, parmesan and sunflower seeds
  • Seafood pot $25.90
    • Scallops, prawns, mussels, squid and fresh fish in a white wine and tomato couli served with fresh lemon and toasted bread
  • Bread & dips $9.90
    • Oven warmed bread with assorted dips
  • Breakfast Bruschetta (V) $18.90
    • with avocado, vine tomato, basil and olive oil salsa, served on turkish flat bread with poached eggs and shaved parmesan, drizzled with balsamic reduction
  • Chicken Brie Bacon Burger $18.90
    • With tomato, lettuce, aioli, and fries
  • -Creamy Mushroom Mix Extra $1.00
  • -House Smoked Salmon, Feta, Spanish $17.90
  • -Maple syrup, and blueberries $17.90
  • Soup of the day (GF) $11.50
    • Served with garlic bread - made to order
  • Steak Sandwich $20.90
    • Grilled scotch fillet, portobello mushroom, brie, tomato, aioli, onion jam and fries
  • Fish and Chips $19.50
    • NZ tarakihi fillet, beer battered, house greens, tartare sauce and fries
  • Shrimp Cocktail $11.00
    • Cooked Shrimps served with sweet sauce into martini glass
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $14.50
  • Chicken Charmola $17.00
    • Chicken marinated with hung curd, fresh herbs served with spicy arrabbiata sauce, hummus and croutons
  • Butter Chicken $22.50
    • House speciality, Authentic Indian recipe served with basmati rice and roti bread
  • Hot Dogs and Chips $14.50
  • Make your own pasta $21.00/$23.00
    • Choice of pasta in a choice of sauce tomato or creamy pesto with veggies or chicken).VEG/NON-VEG
  • Market Fish of the day $34.50
    • Ask the wait staff for Chef’s special
  • Italian Chicken Breast $32.50
    • Succulent chicken breast glazed with white wine, flavoured with herbs and mushroom sauce on roast potato bed
  • Veggie patch (Small / Medium / Large) $11 / $19 / $29
    • Keep it fresh and simple with local market pumpkin, spinach, capsicum and red onion. Topped with extra virgin olive oil infused sun dried tomatoes and crumbled goat's feta
  • Risotto of pulled duck, portobello mushrooms, spring onion and paramesan, finished with balsamic syrup. $14
  • Pasta of the day P.O.A
    • Ask our friendly team what fresh offering the kitchen has dressed up today. Served with toasted clabatta bread
  • Hand-cut wedges with rosemary and lemon salt $9
  • Chicken monty (Small / Medium / Large) $16 / $26 / $37
    • Generous amounts of lemon and sweet chilli marinated chicken, creamy brie, sundried tomatoes and fresh spring onions are topped with our house made pistachio sour cream
  • Raspberry cheesecake $11
    • Accompanied with a passionfruit sauce and a sweet berry coulls
  • Yellow fin tuna, lightly seared and served over a nicoise saladof warm desiree potatoes, french beans, vine tomatoes and a poached egg. Lightly dressed with lemon infused oil $14
  • Asian duck spring rolls with a thai sweet chilli sauce $12
  • Lamb on Salad S $9.00 / L $11.50
  • Lamb on Chips S $9.00 / L $12.00
  • Meat Delux L $9.90 / XL $12.90
    • Lamb, Capsicum, onion, mushroom, mozzarella cheese
  • Capsicum / Jalapeno / Cheese / Mushroom $1.00
  • Mix Supreme L $11.50 / XL $14.50
    • Lamb, chicken, onion, capsicum & mozzarella cheese
  • Lamb Kebab $9.00
  • Mix Kebab $9.80
  • Margarita L $8.90 / XL $11.90
    • Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil
  • rote $4.00
  • stir fried okra with sambal or garlic $18.00
  • special spicy prawn (squid/chicken) $24 / $28
  • chicken with wah tan hor $14 / $18
  • deep fried cumin lamb $23.00
  • kway teow goreng with seafood $15 / $20
  • home cooking sauce fish $39.00
  • turmeric chicken $20.00
  • Cream cheese & paleo jam $7.50
  • *All of our proteins are free range
  • Goat cheese, tomatoes and beetroot salad
  • Free range bacon & eggs and cheese & tomato
  • Granola $14
    • With fresh fruit, coconut-yoghurt panacota, kiwi fruit curd and manuka honey
  • Buckwheat Porridge (GF) $14
    • With poached fruits, manuka honey and pistachio crumbs
  • Russian Ricotta Pancakes $19
    • Grilled banana, berries, sour cream, and lemon honey(Add bacon or pork)
  • Eggs Benedict* $19.5
    • On crisp polenta with silverbeet, grilled tomatoes served with house smoked salmon or free range bacon or roasted fried mushrooms
  • Meatloaf & winter pickle sandwich $7.00
    • housemade meatloaf pickles the store ketchup greens
  • Chocolate cake $6.00
    • valrhona chocolate, espresso
  • Pain de campagne $7.50
    • 1kg sourdough loaf
  • Pork & fennel sausage Roll $5.00
    • pork fennel-cumin, puff pastry
  • Madeleine $2.00
    • lemon & vanilla cake
  • Whole loaf $45.00
  • Tomato Feta & rocket brioche $3.50
  • Sweet Scone $3.50
    • traditional date & citrus scone
  • P.B.J $6.00
    • Peanut butter & raspberry jam
  • MARMITE $5.00
    • Lightly spread with a lick of butter
  • J.C $6.00
    • Raspberry jam & cream cheese
  • KOKO $5.00
    • House chocolate hazelnut spread
  • SWISS MELT $6.00
    • Grilled Swiss cheese
  • MEAN JOE GREEN $13.00
    • Free range Bacon, avocado, tomato
  • Pastrami / Salmon $5.00
  • JAM $5.00
    • Raspberry jam & a lick of butter
  • Salted fish and eggplant on rice $10.50
  • Sliced pork and tomato on rice $10.50
  • Stir-Fried beef short ribs with black pepper $20.00
  • Sliced Meat & Suet Choy Vermicelli $11.50
  • Vermicelli with Shrimp & BBQ Pork $11.00
  • Sweet and sour chicken $15.00
  • Barbequed Duckling (whole) $24.00
  • Seaweed & mince pork on rice with soup $10.00
Ascension Osteria

Ascension Osteria

location

Address

480 Matakana Road, Laly Haddon Place,Matakana, Laly Haddon Place, Matakana, Auckland, 0985, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 9-422 9601

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
480 Matakana Road, Laly Haddon Place,Matakana, Laly Haddon Place, Matakana, Auckland, 0985, New Zealand